25 September 1994.
Beijing Shi, China
Locality: Da Mu Chang (Big Trunk Field), Baihua Shan Forest Preserve, Mentougou District, PRC.
Coordinates: 39.8333, 115.6000
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Elevation: 1910m.
Georeference protocol: Lat/lon determined by GPS
Environment description: Growing in seasonally moist soils in full sun among boulders; in association with Lilium pumilum, Echinops latifolius, Syringa patula, Iris lactea var. chinensis, Ligularia intermedia and grasses.
Comment: Deciduous, upright, multi-stemmed shrub 2.0 to 2.5 meters; foliage developing muted burgundy-red colors.
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